A girl trying to find herself in the words she writes. Lovatic, self-obsessed YA writer, and socially awkward teen with a goal of trying new things. This is probably one of them.

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Ramadan Mubarak Is Here Again!

That time is here yet again!! A marathon of 30 days of fasting, feasting, praying and devotion to the one God. The thing I like about the month of Ramadan is that it ultimately tests every Muslim; the Satan's influence is removed, so any negative actions committed is the person's fault alone. Ramadan tests the Muslim's ability to resist nafsu, or temptation, and for me, it is a kind of challenge that God issues every year.

I recently made a list of stuff to do in this blessed month, one of them being 'Read the Quran from cover to cover.' I usually memorize surahs from the 30th juz, and rarely finish the Quran. So that's one of my goals. And it helps that I have a few other friends (from around the world actually. *squeals*) who will also be doing this reading.

Another is to go for full Terawih prayers every night at the mosque. It's about a mile or two from home, and I go with some friends. My home isn't exactly the safest or brightest neighbourhoods around, but with vigilance even the term 'dangerous place' can be abolished. I enjoy these nighttime walks to and fro the mosque, but I especially love the atmosphere in the mosque. It can get a bit squeezed out during the first part of the prayers, but half the place is cleared later for those who wish to continue until the 20th raka'at. I'm happy to say I'm one of them. :D

I intend to become a better person this month, and I wish all Muslims a very blessed and happy Ramadan.

About Me

On the brink of impending adulthood, I am ferociously trying to cling on to the mercy of being a teenager. Unfortunately it also means still talking to myself and hoping that no 'grown-up' notices. I used to be a good girl. I still am, but I find that I become unhappy when I try to live up to people's expectations. So now I live my life the way I want to, because I'm not a harlequin puppet to be toyed with.